DETAILS

PROJECT281 CAFE 281 Albert Street, Brunswick,Vic; project281.com Verdict: Generous and decadent dishes that don’t stray into the absurd, served in a uniquely Melbourne setting that self-sustains, roasts its own beans and reinvigorates the existing architecture. Score: We rated: The freshly roasted coffee, served in eco-conscious Huskee coffee cups and the award-winning interior, which is flooded with daylight and leafy plants. We’d change: The pace of service on busy weekends. At times, plates are cleared before the table has finished dining and things feel more rushed than they should. Notes: Brunch costs around $30 per person, depending on sides and coffees, with sandwiches, coffee beans and dog treats available to go.